The Bryntirion Inn in Gwynedd

Four of us waited over an hour for very poor food, which was a shame as the waiter was lovely and engaging. Two curries, pasta and a burger all took around an hour to come, we were quite sure two were ready meals decanted into different bowls. Pasta really was disappointing and everything was vastly overpriced for the quality. Chips were frozen! Avoid the food and just have a drink (although there was a distinct smell of mould in the restaurant area)

We just finished a long walk up into the hills and decided we had earned a beer. There aren't many places around this area as it is very rural but this place proved perfect and we would definitely go back. It is a traditional Pub and the bar room is very cosy and had a lovely fire roaring as it was a cold day. There is another room with a pool table, dartboard and so on but we wanted to keep warm so stayed in the main room. They have a really good range of local beers and they were well priced and delicious. The service was very friendly indeed and we felt at home and enjoyed our time there very much.

A good find, our host where we stayed recommended it. Quicky Place ,very friendly and super food. Will certainly go back.

Called in for lunch on a very wet and windy day, first impression was cold inside, though a log fire was burning it didn't heat the pub, looked as though fire grate hadn't been cleaned out for ages. The place was cold. Only us in the pub understandable due to weather.Man sat by fire on laptop , not sure if he was the owner but barely acknowledged us. Lady serving at bar was friendly. Husband ordered fish and chips, it was a small portion of fish with skin on, so fiddly. I had wild garlic and walnut pesto pasta. It was only just warm and the dish was cold. I asked for it to be heated up, which was done. Left about a third as was something like a student might put together if on a budget ( no offence to students )Is it difficult to serve food on hot plates? For the price charged both meals were very mediocre and was not good value. Ladies toilet basic but no handwash in dispenser. Our experience here was not good and would not recommend or return.

Christmas Eve and we were made very welcome the minute we walked through the door. Great warm welcome and atmosphere! Great choice of menu and being a Sunday had the choice of a roast as well. 5 had Gammon with pineapple and egg. 1 pasta and 2 the local beef stew casserole. lovely 😊 Would definitely go here again Merry Christmas to all Local hospitality

Last minute booking on a cold wet night,food was ok,far too much choice on menu which is a huge red flag to quality,most things must be frozen,we only ordered mains and it took ages to come,almost an hour,our fault for asking for well done steak apparently!biggest isdue was how cold the place was,made it really uncomfortable to wait for our meal,and why oh why don't pubs make their own chips..frozen chips immediately make your meal mediocre,

If you’re on your holidays, you will regret going here so please don’t waste your time or money! From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with the stench of mould and sat in an uninviting, cold room where you’re unable to remove your coat. The plaster from the fake wooden beams have holes in and there is mould climbing up the walls. This is not a beautiful country pub in the slightest and has been shockingly abandoned. Mould is a common theme at this pub, as there was white mould in my partners drink and the bathroom was covered in it alongside a broken toilet lock and fallen off taps. The stench of it when eating is also incredibly off putting. In relation to the food, it was presented on broken mats, the fish was cold and the chicken was of awful quality (I did not eat it). It was grey in colour and had clearly been frozen. The sides were served in rusty pots, this cannot be happening in a pub nor restaurant. Health & Safety checks required. We really could not wait to leave here and was in and out within an hour. Please don’t go here if you’re on your holidays, you will really regret it!

A great meal, fantastic beer, very welcoming and also our dog had a great time, receiving many treats and attention. Will definitely be returning to sample more.

Fantastic! We were part of a group of 11. All of us agreed the food was very nice. No complaints. Fresh, tasty and generous portions. The desserts looked great and those that had said they were excellent. Service was friendly, helpful and welcoming. We all hope to return. Thank you!

We have used this Restaurant regularly this week, the food and service excellent, just tonight took a little longer for dinner to be served 😋, but still worth waiting for. Excellent choices on Menu.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this pub. We were staying in the area and had an evening meal here. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. We would not hesitate in recommending this pub to anyone and will definitely stop by again.

We stopped here while we were holidaying in the area and found the pub to be lovely, very warm and welcoming. We came here with our dog and we were soon found a quiet spot for us and nothing seemed too much trouble. We would visit here again when in the area

Linda and Martin were very pleasant and welcoming. Menu was not the same as advertised on the website and about 25% more expensive, so slightly disappointed, website needs updating. Food was nice but served on a chipped plate and no apology for dropping one of my potatoes on the floor, waitress walked away and left it. Bed was very comfortable and room clean.

We have been staying in the Village for 3 nights. Visited the pub each night for a drink and always felt very welcome. On our last night we had a meal which was great. I am a coeliac and the lady who served us was very knowledgeable and helpful. I had proper fish and chips for the first time in years. They made gluten free batter and cooked my food in a separate fryer. Amazing. We all enjoyed our food (even my fussy daughter) and had a lovely evening.

Have been here a few times always found the food delicious and the management a little offish. Owners can come off uninterested or rude otherwise it's a nice stop

Wen for a few pints with the lads , Lisa is sound , But Linda and Martin you have a sad little life ,The way you treated us is unaccseptable !!!! I cant bring my self to get over last night , The both of you make me sick.

Stayed for 2 nights in camper in carpark. Quiet and spacious despite not being large (2 campers max per stay) with some outside seating. Travelling total 3 nights in Wales and spotted this one due to its similar hobby passion and proximity (just on outskirts of south snowdonia park). Food was awesome, eat both nights with different dishes and did not disappoint (starters, mains, desserts) drinks equally varied. Games room with pool, darts and games. Kids were happy. Friendly locals, quite a few fellow visitors, Staff were friendly and owners very welcoming and accomadating. Even laid breakfast on when pre booked, which again was great. Walks and Views around this area are sublime. Overall, highly recommended place to go/stay. 10/10 for the bryn from us!

A lovely traditional country pub with beams and a welcoming real fire. There is an extensive menu I had the haddock in lager batter with chips and mushy peas. My friend had Bryn bata filled Welsh black beef, mushroom and ale casserole. It looked delicious. It also came with chips and some vegetables. The menu prices on the website could do with updating. The pub is dog friendly. The landlord had a good sense of humour. We will definitely be coming back.

Oh my word. I had the Bryn Bara and it made my day. Succulent Welsh black beef, mushrooms and ale in fresh bara (bread) - so so so good. All complimented with local beer and a Penderyn (Welsh) whiskey to finish. Service - just lovely. Everything - perfect.

The inn is a pretty basic country-inn, but don't be distracted by that. The food was outstanding. Simple, but so so so good. Have any of the roast meats. :) Top tip - If you are following your satnav here... actually have a look on Google Maps... the inn sits on a really good tarred road. You DO NOT have to use the single track goat path that the satnavs seem to favour!

Can we award minus stars? Landlady is the rudest hostess I’ve ever encountered. Rude and most unwelcoming

Probably the rudest landlord I’ve ever encountered! No thanks for our custom or acknowledgment when we left, we were the only people when we left. Had been chatting to his mother in law by the fire sitting right next to him.

Myself and my son was lucky enough to have had a two night break at the Bryntirion Inn We were showed to our room. The rooms had everything that we needed We went down for dinner. and a roaring log fire was in full swing....

Visited this evening and were not disappointed. Great pub grub in a friendly local style pub. Excellent value for money. My husband devoured his black pudding and chorizo starter and is still talking about his fantastic burger main. The creamy mushroom starter was so delicious...

Just a short walk from our hotel is this “gem” of a place. We were warmly greeted and served by the proprietress. A fire was glowing and we had the chance to meet some lovely local patrons. The food was excellent. We had the sausage...

Staying in the area. A nice thought to get tea out this evening after a busy day on the lake - found this absolute gem - great menu with some local additions such as the ‘Bryn Bara’ et al… fairly priced - let’s give it...

We were staying nearby and decided to give this place a go. From the time we entered the premises the staff were very friendly and welcoming to me, my wife and my 7 year old son. My wife has specific diet needs and she met...

Staff are lovely and the food is nice (but not that special). The issue we had was with the prices which were much higher than on the web and too high for the food we were served (and in comparison with the other places we...

Weve had a number of Meals here fabulous Food and Gluten free fish and Chips is lovely!! Very friendly Pub and Doggy friendly too! Thoroughly recommend a visit!

Planned a meal to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. So sad and disappointed We came here years ago and my husband loved the Bryn bara. We love to go to family ran businesses and more so after COVD I reviewed the menu on the website...

Stayed here on bike tour weekend for my girlfriends birthday, received a warm welcome from Linda, room was very comfortable and spacious, pub is classic old pub style just like they used to be, darts pool, big screen in games room, great choice of drinks,...

Been here a few times always manage a walk in meal usually mid week super helpful staff friendly, chatty and funny. Great pint of snowdonia ale, good choice on the menu well cooked pub food

Spent a week based around Lake Bala and discovered this gem late on. Went twice in a row! A lovely old fashioned pub/ hotel serving great food. Our dog was fully welcome(not something we found everywhere in North Wales) and the lovely family atmosphere made...

A pleasant country pub that serves food with a good menu to select from. Very pleasant and friendly staff and the meal we had there was good but a little overpriced we felt. It has a nice atmosphere but is in need of some updating...

We stayed here on our way down to Pembrokeshire and it was a great find, not far from Bala.. Martin & Linda are lovely hosts, nothing too much trouble. Our room had a really comfy bed and there was a shower room. The evening meal...

Lovely dog friendly pub with room and food near Bala. Great food from local produce and local beer. Very friendly locals and visitors.

Happened upon this pub by chance. Clients and staff were warm, and welcoming. It was busy without being too busy (4pm Sunday afternoon). Good selection of beers (cask ales, lagers, cider and Guinness) with the usual array of spirits etc. Dry white wine was good....

I love eating out and supporting local business. For integrity however your prices must reflect the quality. A charming local pub with dated decor (which could be charming) aside from a smell of damp and quite overpriced canteen quality food. We had garlic mushrooms on...

We were staying nearby, and met up with family. Dog friendly pub, lovely food, friendly landlords, and best of all they serve liquorice icecream. Relaxed and set in lovely scenery.

Quant welsh pub with genuine people running it The fabulous welsh stew with bread was simply amazing and curry excellent, then topped by the best treacle sponge pudding I can remember. Menu was enormous and varied . Handy place to get the fishing tickets also....

We had been geocaching in Bala in the rain and googled dog friendly pub, this place came up and didn't disappoint. Enjoyed the food and warm friendly atmosphere.

My daughter and I called in for a meal after a day out. I had a lamb roast dinner. Wish I hadn't! The veg was plentiful but cheap variety, carrots cabbage cauliflower, lacking in green! I had a small Yorkshire pudding that was hard. Three...

Wonderful pub with a lovely friendly atmosphere from the moment we walked in. 7 very well fed, happy ladies. Sunday lunch was spot on and service was personal and really quite wonderful. Thank you.

We booked a table for 12 having never visited or read reviews. We had looked only at the menu. What a little diamond this pub is. The welcome was so warm and friendly that we felt like we'd been there before. The food was lovely...

We’ve been visiting this pub/restaurant for years on our trips to Wales. After a pandemic enforced 18 month break we have just visited again. It was excellent as ever. Good choice of food, all freshly cooked and served with a smile. Highly recommend.

We found this restaurant purely by chance on the way to Bala and we were so glad we did. The menu was extensive and very appealing, with several vegetarian options. The puddings were exceptional. The host was very welcoming and took time to talk to...

Friendly staff, delicious home cooked food and reasonable prices. Can certainly see why they have received an award for being one of the best dog friendly pubs too. Will be back, thank you!

What a wonderful place! Beautiful location and absolutely lovely food. A great menu, with great flavour in everything we ordered. I had the Rib Eye steak, and it really was one of the best steaks I've ever eaten. Perfection! The chef met our needs with...

Only go for a meal here if you happy to wait a very, very long time for your meal. Arrived for dinner 7pm (after making a booking). Tuesday evening. Place busy but not full. Drinks and bread arrived promptly. Meal arrived 8.44pm without vegetables. Vegetables...

Ate twice at this pub as it was local to where we were staying in the Dee Valley. Received a warm welcome from the friendly landlady and her assistants. Generous portions and well-cooked, hot food. A little mix up with the drinks orders but that...

Two Veggies and Two Omnivores Typical local pub with no pretensions what so ever and all the better for it. Nice friendly staff. Starting with the omnivores. We ordered One roast Lamb and one roast beef and shared a black pudding starter. The starter was...

Had two evening meals in the last 3 days. Both were really good, starters, mains and pud! The beer is great! A warm welcome from the hosts, dining room really dressed well. Stunning location

A very unfriendly and sarcastic 'welcome' from the landlord. He clearly doesn't like his job or dealing with customers. The lady chef was pleasant enough - but the standard of food was very poor. I did wonder why/how we were the only people there at...

We had booked an evening meal at Bryn Tirion Inn prior to our 4 night visit to nearby cottages. It was in an idyllic situation and had seemed a promising good pub food experience when we read about it. The actuality was very different. The...

Upon arrival saw that gf Sam Miguel was in the bar fridge. The menu came out & there was a variety of gf options in starters/main courses & desert Consequently we had all three. The main course a beautiful roast beef dinner, was hot, really...

Thank you so much for your hospitality.... first time on my own... thank you for looking after my dogs too the much recommended lamb was delicious and the atmosphere was sooo friendly... thank you for looking after me

Super welcome in this truly traditional Welsh Inn. Emma was a delight and Covid security very important to everyone. Pulled over for a stop and had soup and sandwich and half a shandy. Toilets very clean if elderly. Warm fire and rustic traditional which is...

During a Covid friendly break in Bala, we have had two meals at the Bryntirion, both delicious. Sunday lunch was lovely and our vegan daughter and partner loved their choices. The ambience of the pub is delightful. Doggy friends are welcomed. Buddy says thank you...

Friendly staff good pub food. Ideal as a watering hole after a walk in the area. Decent wine selection.

I find myself in a difficult position having to write such a disappointing review. Firstly we were greeted by a friendly, polite member of staff who was very accommodating. We were pleased to have found a pub that was dog friendly as we had our...

Had a family lunch and a couple of drinks here. Lovely setting. Food was great and staff were very friendly. Thanks, we will be back next time we are in Wales :)

Really good set up outside for eating due to COVID-19 (also compliant), ate twice here and they also had a delivery service which we used 3 times food always piping hot and well cooked. They also had take away beer.

As ever, the service was prompt and very welcoming. The outdoor seating was well organised and Covid 19 compliant. Food was lovely and hot and delicious as usual, so we'll certainly be back!

Great hotel we had the honeymoon suite with a large jaccucci...wow .....lovely....good location for walks....romantic break.

Firstly I have never given a bad review but I feel I must on this occasion. The host hogged the fire in the bar playing candy crush for hours. Was unhelpful when he realised we were not prepared to eat at his establishment. The room...

Visited with the family and our dog. Had a beer and a few games of pool with the kids. Tommy our dog was welcomed and given a tasty treat. Customers were friendly and attentive when sat by the beautiful open fire. Landlord appeared a tad disinterested and was falling asleep during our visit but was polite enough. Guess he must have been having a bad day or had a busy night. Didn’t muster up a smile but other than that, nice place away from hustle and bustle.

Brilliant dog friendly pubFood is amazing ,had the lamb 3 nights in a row, Mrs had the steak with a blue cheese sauce .Rooms are very cosy and clean .pub is traditional and having our meal next to an open fire was the icing on the cake .Owners are great ,very friendly and down to earth ,locals make u very welcome .Overall we loved it here and felt completely relaxed , we would certainly stay here again .

I had a really good overnight stay at The Bryntirion Inn. I received a warm welcome on arrival and efficiently checked me in and shown my room. The room had everything that I needed and was a nice place to be.The pub was bustling on the night I was there but it didn't take long to be served and there was a good choice of beers. The menu had several options I was tempted by and the food didn't take long to come.I would recommend to others and hope I will make another visit in the near future.

Doesn't look that special outside, but really tasty food. Plenty of excellent food. Clean. Pool table, gaming table and loads of books. Excellent service.

Wow, just wow! We were struggling to find a local pub to where we were staying in Sarnau, until we stumbled on this place.It’s a bit out of the way from Bala but I’m so glad we went. The couple that run the pub and B&B are amazing and very attentive.The gluten free menu is brilliant and they have separate fryers for chips etc. Only comment is to be extra careful for coeliacs as I did end up with bread on my plate with my prawn cocktail, which I quickly gave my wife. Gluten free beers are non existent here, but the gin is great. The portions are HUGE so make sure you’re hungry, the lamb is beautiful and the beer is too.Meals come out very quickly, so I guess they are made and frozen in advance, but that’s absolutely fine if they taste this good!Make sure you go here, I promise you you won’t be disappointed.PROS- gluten free menu- service- foodCONS- the male owner sits in the corner letting the wife do most of the work, occasionally getting up. He’s lovely though, perhaps just had a bad day- no gluten free beer- food comes out almost too quickly

Had 2 lovely evenings at the unpretentious friendly pub. Great food and the dog did well with treats too. Bit off the beaten track but worth it

Excellant meal, we were a family of 8 including 2 young children, staff made us feel very welcome, good choice of food at reasonable prices, online menu though is different prices to what is on the menu in the pub, only down side pub very dated and smelt damp and of wet dog

We always walk to this pub if we are staying in the area. Its friendly, welcomes dogs and very welcoming. Beer is always good. Occasionally been in when the 6 nations has been on- great atmosphere

We called in last night for dinner, immediately we were made to feel welcome and told to find a table. We ordered drinks, shepherds pie and haddock & chips. The food arrived tasty and hot. There were lots of people enjoying the food, locals and tourists, even for the 1st week in September.

Just went for drinks last night prior to eating elsewhere. Nice traditional pub. Lots of people eating so food must be good.

We visited on bank holiday Monday following our climb up Snowdon so were all starving. We were not disappointed. Friendly staff and nice environment. We ordered starters and mains and all were delicious. There were five of us and all meals arrived at the same time and were perfectly hot and plentiful. We left feeling happy and satisfied.

A true pub that has retained its identity. A great welcome for family & dog. Delicious food, good choice of drinks. Cosy bar and fun games room complete with Pac-Man machine (only 20p a go!!).

We really enjoyed our meal at the Bryntirion Inn. Staff were welcoming and friendly and we were also able to take our dog in. She was given a treat and the lady did check with us first.

Lovely home cooked food and huge portions. The steak and lamb were especially delicious! Very welcoming pub with lovely staff who made us feel like locals. Pet friendly and made a fuss of our 2 dogs when we arrived. Would definitely visit again.

i travel a LOT and never leave a review unless really bad. here is my review dirty, the whole place smells bad, stale, like fat, Bedding had polyester sheets, pulled back i'm sure they had been slept in, i was too tired to care, and I know the owners would have been also and too far to travel back. Room SO hot we must have had one hours sleep, how much does a fan cost? Cat food, bowls, flaps, scratching posts, everywhere, I love animals and have dogs and birds but wouldn't have them all over a hotel for paying guests. Not sure why this hotel has won some sort of award for being dog friendly, no effort was made in the room whatsoever, we stayed in one previously which had a dog treat, a bowl, towels and a dog floor sleeping rug, but they charge £5 a dog for nothing! We paid £105 for this room. Owner gave a massive cheap treat to my 2 tiny dogs without asking if ok, they were both on special diets, i didn't wish my dogs to eat this, fuming that she (night) and he (morning) didnt ask if ok, and just gave them. Breakfast, was ok, one and half mushrooms was a bit mean, we paid £105 with the dogs for the night. We didnt have cereal as i was worried incase the house cat had drank from the jug, as it was left open on the table. All i had was poached eggs. toms and one mushroom and couldn't get out the place quick enough. I wouldnt have written this review had I not been greeted by the kettle in the room. I work in a hotel and a kettle in that state is unforgiveable.

After reading the reviews and getting a recommendation from a local we enjoyed a fantastic meal at this lovely pub with friendly locals and a nice atmosphere. Highly recommended we will be back 😀😀👍

We'd been told about this pub by a neighbour so called in with our dog on the way home. The pub is lovely if you like old pubs with beams, open fire and traditional furniture, we do. We were just going to have a drink but the smell from the kitchen made us hungry so we had a Sunday roast. The food was lovely, lots of roast potatoes, 3 vegetables, loads of gravy and 2 big slices of prime beef. We will definitely be going again to sample the beef and ale casserole from the main menu. The beer was perfect too. The food is very reasonably priced and it's a dog friendly pub, so we were all happy.

Visited here yesterday, the food was beautiful and reasonably priced. It's a child and dog friendly,welcoming pub. Highly recommended.

Just spent a very pleasant evening in this lovely country pub, very friendly owners who welcomed us and our dogs and very friendly locals too. Food and drink were excellent and would highly recommend. Will come again.

Had 2 night stay last Friday/Saturday and ate in the restaurant 2nd night. My husband had the ‘Bryn Bara’ which is one of their specialty dishes and this was really delicious. The landlady Linda is a wonderful host and made us feel very welcome right from the start. After eating we sat by the lovely warm fire in the bar and had a very lively night with all the locals who were fantastic singers, worthy of being in a choir!

Whole family ordered Welsh lamb Sunday roast. Meat was nothing special, gravy from a packet and vegetables bleak and unexciting. Like my old mother said, at least the good was warm.

Had a great Sunday lunch here for a family of four plus our puppy, staff made us feel really welcome and great tasting Sunday roasts enjoyed by all

Had an enjoyable lunch here,as it was quite late in the afternoon we had the place to ourselves. Homemade shepherds pie with plenty of meat and fresh vegetables was very tasty and my husband enjoyed the sausage and mash.THere is quite a varied menu and reasonably priced. Lovely old building with a small area outside to eat. Friendly staff,would definately recommend this place and we will certainly be visiting again.

Fantastic atmosphere. Very welcoming and friendly staff. We stayed in the nearby Bryn Melyn Cottages and were a large group of 17. They accommodated us with ease. We ate there three out of the six nights because it was so good! The food is freshly cooked to order and we tried most things on the menu between us and everything arrived hot and delicious each time- I don't know how they do it?! The childrens' plates were empty after each meal and there were rave reviews for the handmade chicken goujons. A dairy free version for one of the children each time was not a problem either. They also provided bags for each child on arrival each time that had colouring and other activities. Wholeheartedly recommend a visit or two or three!

Visited over the Easter weekend. Lovely friendly staff, good atmosphere, excellent food and great beer 10/10.

We ate here as a family group and so there was a fair selection of different items from the menu. There was much to like. The service was friendly and good and a varied menu. However, a couple of people had pasta and this was so overcooked as to be almost inedible. Vegatables were also overcooked. The beer was rather flat. So it didn't deliver on the key things. Could have been an off day.

We were passing through the area on the way to the coast and after seeing the reviews we decided to stop to eat. We both had the Sunday roast and the food was quickly served. It was adequate at best and presented without any frills. The veg were forgotten and only received once we asked at the bar. These had definitely been microwaved. Good value for money but nothing special.

Called in for lunch, what a choice, nice friendly welcome dogs also welcome, the fire is lit and the food is lovely. I had a cheese and meat platter, excellent choice. Try it I guarantee you will go back.

Good food, host/hostess very friendly and dogs not a problem. Had my husbands 70th birthday meal and it was superb home cooking. Meat sourced locally.

We came for Sunday dinner. Very friendly staff . Dog friendly & child friendly . Only fault was not much choice on vegetables .

Perfect country pub, something for everyone on the menu, rapidly expanding gin selection & dog friendly. Watch the sun set over the valley in summer or chill by the open fire in winter. Perfection!

What a lovely warm welcoming pub we loved it good selection cask ales, lagers and spirits. Will definitely be calling in again and hopefully stopping over. If you are passing through or looking for somewhere to stop over this is a must

Having read reviews online, I decided to call in for lunch with family, I'm so glad I did. We were warmly welcomed as we approached the bar and tried their excellent bitter, it was so good and it reminded me of real ale from my youth. We opted for fish and chips, which was freshly cooked. Crisp batter, well cooked and hot. The coffee was freshly brewed and in a large cafeteria for one and was of a very high quality. I've already recommended this venue to several friends who frequently pass this way. Well worth stopping if you are travelling this way.

The four of us called here for lunch with our two dogs. We were made welcome as soon as we walked through the door, with the dogs being given a chewing stick! There was a good range of beers and lots to choose from on the menu. The meals were freshly cooked and service was prompt. The landlady and landlord were very friendly and photos were taken of our dogs for the new "doggy wall"!!

Came to stay in the area for the weekend with my OH, our 2 girls and the dog! We had dinner here on our first night and drinks the second night. The food was lovely, very friendly staff and brilliant with dogs really welcoming. Cosy rural pub.